The Valentine is kicking off its free Music in the Garden series with performances by Deau Eyes and Justin Golden. Taking place in the Valentine Garden on June 6, 13 and 20, these free events will offer audiences unique, family-friendly performances in a beautiful...
The Valentine’s Latest Exhibition Reimagines Richmond’s Most Notorious Thoroughfare
The Valentine’s exhibit, Monument Avenue: General Demotion/General Devotion, isn’t meant to stir up controversy, said Bill Martin, museum director. But the exhibit, which premiered last Thursday (yes, on Valentine's Day), is meant to provoke meaningful conversation...
Controversy/History Exposes Racist History of Virginia’s Health Care System
From body snatchers to windowless basement clinics, the history of African-American health care in Virginia is an ugly one. And as The Valentine's Controversy/History series revealed last week, some of those problems are still all-too-prevalent today. Beliefs based in...
Fashion Flourishes at University of Richmond & The Valentine’s ‘Pretty Powerful’ Exhibit
These blurbs originally appeared in the Mass Appeal section of RVA #33 Summer 2018. You can check out the issue here, or pick it up around Richmond now. University of Richmond Grad Launches Gender Fluid Brand University of Richmond isn’t exactly known for its fashion...
Pretty Powerful: The History Of Richmond Women In Fashion
Like the garments they've made and worn, the relationship between women and fashion is deeply interwoven with the history of Richmond. A new exhibit at The Valentine Museum, “Pretty Powerful: Fashion and Virginia Women,” explores the individual stories of these...
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